1882 5C Liberty Head Five Cents, Judd-1684, Pollock-1886, R....

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Gem Proof 1882 Liberty Nickel Pattern, Judd-1684

1882 5C Liberty Head Five Cents, Judd-1684, Pollock-1886, R.6,
PR65 NGC. The obverse is similar to that adopted for the
regular issue Liberty nickel in 1883, but the legend UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA has replaced the stars around the periphery. The reverse
depicts a large Roman numeral V within a wreath of corn and cotton
with E PLURIBUS UNUM at the top. Struck in nickel with a plain
edge. Uniform golden-gray patina smothers the underlying proof
finish, which begins to shine through when tilted at an angle. (PCGS# 62089)